Pine Grove Middle School

Summary:

Pine Grove Middle School is a public middle school located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 742 students. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine Grove Middle School consistently outperforms the Lowndes County and Georgia state averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects, with 97.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 65.9% in Lowndes County and 44% statewide. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Georgia middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Pine Grove Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Lowndes Middle School (13.3) and Hahira Middle School (15.2).

While Pine Grove Middle School is a high-performing school, there is still room for improvement, particularly in subjects like Science, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than in other core subjects. However, the school's combination of high academic standards, low student-teacher ratio, and diverse student population make it a standout institution in the Lowndes County School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4159 River Rd
       Valdosta, GA  31605


(229) 219-3234

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Pine Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lowndes High School

Feeder schools for Pine Grove Middle School:

Elementary:    Dewar Elementary
    Pine Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.3%
African American:
34.9%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Compare Details Pine Grove Middle School ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Grove Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pine Grove Middle School 80th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pine Grove Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 17th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Grove Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 80.48 60th 504 88.1%
2012 77.59 82nd 508 83.9%
2013 77.65 75th 527 85.8%
2014 78.43 65th 521 87.5%
2015 90.39 42nd 537 92.2%
2016 86.28 60th 545 89.0%
2017 82.74 75th 539 86.1%
2018 87.84 56th 543 89.7%
2019 87.82 60th 559 89.3%
2021 88.46 55th 542 89.9%
2022 83.18 78th 567 86.2%
2023 84.72 78th 577 86.5%
2024 84.60 80th 588 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pine Grove Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 382 186 8 44 4 0 22 0 646
2011 362 187 13 43 4 1 29 0 639
2012 387 201 13 52 2 1 33 0 689
2013 414 205 9 58 2 1 39 0 728
2014 387 212 11 66 2 1 40 0 719
2015 398 199 11 70 1 2 42 0 723
2016 394 224 10 52 0 1 41 0 722
2017 411 225 8 58 0 0 48 0 750
2018 408 221 9 67 1 0 58 0 764
2019 393 238 12 76 1 1 50 0 771
2020 393 287 13 83 2 2 57 0 837
2021 382 285 12 79 1 4 53 0 816
2022 361 262 8 103 1 1 47 0 783
2023 321 259 8 105 1 1 47 0 742

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Grove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 646 43.5 14.8 44
2011 639 44.0 14.5 45.7
2012 689 42.8 16.0 47.2
2013 728 42.3 17.2 46.7
2014 719 44.0 16.3 48.7
2015 723 46.0 15.7 43.8
2016 722 43.0 16.7 44.5
2017 750 45.0 16.6 43.9
2018 764 46.5 16.4 45.3
2019 771 48.4 15.9 46.8
2020 837 52.8 15.8 47.9
2021 816 53.6 15.2 42.6
2022 783 53.0 14.7 n/a
2023 742 53.9 13.7 50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine Grove Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 646 43.5 14.8 44
2011 639 44.0 14.5 45.7
2012 689 42.8 16.0 47.2
2013 728 42.3 17.2 46.7
2014 719 44.0 16.3 48.7
2015 723 46.0 15.7 43.8
2016 722 43.0 16.7 44.5
2017 750 45.0 16.6 43.9
2018 764 46.5 16.4 45.3
2019 771 48.4 15.9 46.8
2020 837 52.8 15.8 47.9
2021 816 53.6 15.2 42.6
2022 783 53.0 14.7 n/a
2023 742 53.9 13.7 50.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine Grove Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $267 (3.4%) $7,485 (96.6%) $7,751
2018 $275 (3.5%) $7,548 (96.5%) $7,823
2019 $205 (2.4%) $8,255 (97.6%) $8,460

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Grove Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 78th of 577 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Middle School)54.253
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)58.250.5
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Middle School)5963
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)59.255
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Middle School)53.947.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)5052
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Middle School)60.555.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)58.450.4
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Grove Middle School)67.953.6
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)58.955.4
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pine Grove Middle School)68.852.7
 16.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)58.256.8
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pine Grove Middle School)6741.8
 25.2%
   8th Grade Science (Lowndes County)58.348.3
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pine Grove Middle School)66.760.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lowndes County)52.155
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pine Grove Middle School)10093.2
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lowndes County)50.569
 18.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students771742
 3.8%
African American238259
 8.8%
American Indian11
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic76105
 38.2%
Pacific Islander11
White393321
 18.3%
Two or More Races5047
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%50.4%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Grove Middle School

Students at Pine Grove Middle School are 43% White, 35% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Pine Grove Middle School.

Pine Grove Middle School ranks 80th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pine Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Lowndes High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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